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Boats & Barges Artist's conception of the 1,200-passenger, MTU-powered Players Riverboat Casino under construction at Leevac Shipyards in Jennings, La. Leevac Shipyards To Build 1,200-Passenger Casino Vessel One of the nation's most experi- enced builders of passenger boats, Jennings, Louisiana-based Leevac Shipyards, Inc., has signed a con- tract with Southern Illinois Riverboat Casino Cruises, Inc., for the construction of a 210- by 60- by 11-foot four-deck casino vessel. To be named Players Riverboat Casino, the 1,200-passenger vessel will oper- ate of Metropolis, 111. The Players Riverboat Casino will have the appearance of a turn-of-the- century sidewheeler, but will actu- ally be propelled by two MTU diesel engines developing a total of 1,470 hp driving two props. A 400-hp MTU diesel-driven Schottel bow thruster and four flanking rudders will pro- vide additional maneuverability and safety to the vessel. Two MTU 720- kw diesel generators will provide the electrical requirements for all the ship's services and gaming equip- ment. A total of 228 tons of HVAC will provide the heating and cooling for the three gaming decks offices, crew's lounge and pilothouse. The interior decor surrounding the 900 gaming positions will provide a rich atmo- sphere for the 1,200 gaming patrons. The crew size is estimated to total 200 per shift. Leevac scheduled the keel laying for the vessel for early last month and delivery of the vessel to Me- tropolis, 111., prior to February 28, 1993. The Players Riverboat Casino is expected to be in gaming service on the Ohio River by March 15,1993. For free literature detailing the boatbuilding services of Leevac Ship- yards, Circle 38 on Reader Service Card Navy League Industrial Executive Board Names Kelly As Chairman The Navy League Industrial Ex- ecutive Board has elected John J. Kelly, president of Textron Marine Systems, as chairman of the organization's 12-member board, which is composed of prominent CEOs and presidents of major U.S. companies. The objective of the Industrial Executive Board is to provide a fo- rum for the exchange of information between industry and the nation's sea services (U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U.S.-flag merchant marine) on a broad range of subjects, domestic as well as in- ternational, including research and development and acquisition policy issues. MSC Awards $17 Million In Shipping Contracts Five 1-year contracts worth a to- tal of $ 17 million have been awarded to U.S.-flag ocean carriers for the intermodal transport of military cargoes to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by the Navy's Mili- tary Sealift Command (MSC). The five companies receiving MSC contracts were: Trailer Marine Transport; Sea-Land Service Inc.; Sea-Barge Group, Inc.; Trailer Bridge, Inc.; and Puerto Rico Ma- rine Management, Inc. The only one of the five compa- nies to have not previously held an MSC contract is Trailer Bridge, a relatively new operator in the trade. JIM'S PUMP REPAIR INC. Established 1974 Who says all the fun is on shore. Marine antennas from Naval Electronics are bringing shipboard television entertainment to naval personnel around the world. Naval Electronics has designed and installed inte- grated broadcast distribution systems for such vessels as the USS Independence, Ticonderoga, Nimitz, Wasp, Spruance, Stark... Find out how easy it is to take TV to sea. Write for our free brochure. Naval Electronics, Inc., 5417 Jetview Circle, Tampa, Florida, 33634. Call (813) 885-6091. Or fax (813) 885-3789. Naval electronics Circle 271 on Reader Service Card For all Marine Fixed Ballast Operations Densities to 450 + pcf (S.G. 7.2+) • Safe • Quick • Non-Shifting • Pre-mixed installation . Removable Sensta^ton^roductsCompany Executive Plaza IV, Hunt Valley. MD 21031 USA (301) 682-5985 FACS No. (301) 682-5700 Circle 243 on Reader Service Card I % Jim Lagonikos, President — Bob Mooney, Sales & Service INCOfVOROTD Reconditioned Coffin & Pacific Pumps A-1 Condition TYPE - F - CG - DE - DEB - IND - T - DEB - 22 TBA-12-16-16 1/2 All Parts Made In U.S.A. And Are Fully Guaranteed TEL.: FAX: 718-392-4444 718-482-8372 TLX - TWX 710-582-4847 JPRNYK 48-55 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Authorized Agents GREECE HOLLAND Dimakis LTD. M.P.R.S. 299 Acharon St. Pump Repair Service Athens 104 46 F. Van Eedenplaats 49 Tel: (01) 8320676